Obituaries

Mar 17, 2019

Sergeant Timothy R. Annesi Jr., 34, of Norwich, passed away unexpectedly after complications from a chronic illness on Sunday, March 17, 2019, into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Born on April 2, 1984, in Norwich, Tim was the beloved son of Patricia (Cleveland) Carpenter and Timothy R. Annesi Sr. He was a graduate of Norwich High...

Mar 15, 2019

Stacy I. Gage, of Norwich, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, March 15, 2019, with his loving family by his side. He was 51 years old.Born on September 20, 1967, in Oneonta, Stacy was the son of Richard and Amy (Wagner) Gage, each of whom survives, and was the oldest of their four children. He was a graduate...

Mar 4, 2019

ANNE SCHEIDEGGERAnne M. Scheidegger, 54, of Norwich, passed away at her residence on Monday, March 4, 2019. Born in Lake Ronkonkoma, NY, she was the daughter of Lawrence Doyle and Anna (Seus) Prato. Anne is survived by her mother, Anna, her daughter, Michelle, her son, Adam, as well as her two brothers and four sisters. There will no funeral services...

Feb 26, 2019

Jessie E. Labor, 85, of North Norwich, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Tuesday, February 26, 2019.Born on August 7, 1933, in Norwich, Jessie was the daughter of Carey and Emily (Pike) Whaley. She was a graduate of Norwich High School and worked for many years as a personal secretary at Norwich Pharmacal Co., and retired from what became...

Feb 23, 2019

Frances M. “Fran” Davey, 65, a longtime resident of Norwich, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Guilderland, NY. Fran courageously battled cancer as well as Multiple Sclerosis for most of her adult life. She is now joyfully dancing with the angels in heaven.Fran was born on May 2, 1953,...

Feb 6, 2019

John W. Rideout, 77, of South Otselic, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.Born on July 23, 1941, in Jamaica, Queens, NY, John was the son of William and Katherine (Heitmann) Rideout. After graduating from Greene Central High School, where he participated in football and track, John worked in New York City. Then, in 1963, John...

Feb 5, 2019

Vera Jean Hover, 95, of Norwich, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, at Chase Memorial Nursing Home in New Berlin.Born on October 12, 1923, in Sanford, NY, Vera Jean was the daughter of George A. and Martha (Ellis) Smith. She graduated from Afton Central Schools, then went on to pursue a nursing degree. In 1947, she graduated from...

Jan 29, 2019

Elizabeth "Betty" Emmons, 90, of Norwich, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at the UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital’s Residential Health Care Facility. Born May 15, 1928, in Glen Ridge, NJ, Betty was the daughter of Fred and Clara Krumm. She graduated from Asbury Park High School where she met her one true love, Bert M. Emmons. The two...

Jan 26, 2019

MARY TIMMONSMary G. Timmons, 64, was born in Norwich, NY, and passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2019 in Surprise, AZ. In heaven to welcome her are her sister, Patty Liberatore, and parents, Joachim and Frances Liberatore.Mary grew up in a large, loving, close knit family in Norwich, NY. She attended St. Mary’s College in Notre Dame, IN, and earned...

Dec 29, 2018

Maria C. Guzzetta, 64, of Greene, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at UHS Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City, NY.Born on May 20, 1954, in Rockaway Beach, NY, Maria was the daughter of Joseph and Frances (Biodolillo) Colletti. After relocating to Upstate New York in the 1960s, Maria attend the Sherburne-Earlville schools...

Dec 22, 2018

George Anthony Podenak, 89, went peacefully to the Lord on December 22, 2018 in the comfort of the home he built on Hayward Avenue in 1964, with his loving wife by his side. Born on August 6, 1929 in Norwich, George was the son of Anthony and Mary (Merlino) Podenak. He graduated from Norwich High School with the class of...

Dec 19, 2018

David R. Farnham, 86, died December 19, 2018, in his sleep at his home in New Berlin, NY.He leaves behind his two daughters, Samantha (Farnham) O'Hora and Jessica Farnham; grandchildren, Megan O'Hora and Evan O'Hora; great-grandchildren; longtime companion, Elana Hulsey; and his many friends.Born in Binghamton, NY, David was the son of David R. Farnham and Nettie (Haddad) Walsoe. He...

Dec 17, 2018

James “Jim” Keator, 63, of Norwich, NY and Scottsdale, AZ, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on December 17, 2018 in Scottsdale, AZ, surrounded by his loving family.Jim was born on September 26, 1955, in Ellenville, NY, to the late Donald and Eleanor (Rode) Keator. Jim was a resident of Norwich for the majority of his life, and graduated...

Dec 9, 2018

Ethel Lazzari, 91, of East Pharsalia, died peacefully, Sunday, December 9, 2018 at Norwich Rehabilitation. She was born August 1, 1927, on Staten Island, NY, the daughter of Herman and Maude (Kennedy) Petersen. She moved to East Pharsalia to be with her daughter Judy in 1970. Ethel is survived by her daughters, Judy Gracin, Joyce Luckett, and Love Angell; daughter-in-law...

Dec 2, 2018

Betty Ann Conant, 80, a longtime resident of Norwich, died peacefully on Sunday, December 2, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving children and grandchildren.Born on March 3, 1938, in German, NY, Betty was the daughter of Silas and Minnie (Nelson) Eggleston. She grew up in Norwich and graduated from Norwich High School with the Class of 1957, who...

Dec 1, 2018

Jessica Lynn Branagan-Anderson, 33, of Norwich, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Saturday, December 1, 2018. Born on May 31, 1985, in Hamilton, NY, Jessica was the daughter of Todd A. and Carol (Tilbe) Branagan, and one of their five children. She was a graduate of Christian Academy Schools. Her life was fulfilled by the love of her four...

Nov 30, 2018

Clara S. Wahlberg, 89, of Guilford passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on November 30, 2018. Clara was born in Norwich on May 18, 1929, the daughter of John and Ethel (Follett) Supensky. She graduated from Norwich High School (Class of 1947), and in later years, was one of the lead organizers of her class reunions. Clara was...

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Nov 21, 2018

Robert A. "Bob" Werlau, 81, of Norwich, passed away on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at Chenango Memorial Hospital with his loving children by his side.Born on November 28, 1936, in New Berlin, Bob was the son of Louis and Helen (Cole) Werlau, and was one of their three children. He spent his childhood growing up in both New Berlin and...